Thailand Prathom 1 Curriculum - Mathematics

Mathematics education in Thailand's Prathom 1 (Grade 1) follows the Basic Education Core Curriculum B.E. 2551 (A.D. 2008). This curriculum emphasizes developing fundamental mathematical understanding and skills through a learner-centered approach. The curriculum aims to foster problem-solving abilities, reasoning, communication, and creative thinking in students. It covers six key strands: Numbers and Operations, Measurement, Geometry, Algebra, Data Analysis and Probability, and Mathematical Skills and Processes.

Numbers and Operations

• Standard M1.1: Understanding diverse methods of presenting numbers and their application in real life.
• Indicator M1.1 Gr 1/1: Write and read Hindu-Arabic and Thai numerals showing quantity of objects or cardinal numbers not exceeding 100, and 0.
• Indicator M1.1 Gr 1/2: Compare and arrange sequence of cardinal numbers not exceeding 100, and 0.
• Standard M1.2: Understanding results of operations of numbers, relationships of operations, and application of operations for problem-solving.
• Indicator M1.2 Gr 1/1: Add, subtract and mix addition and subtraction of cardinal numbers not exceeding 100, and 0, as well as be aware of validity of the answers.
• Indicator M1.2 Gr 1/2: Analyse and find answers to problems and mix-problems of cardinal numbers not exceeding 100, and 0, as well as be aware of validity of the answers.
• Standard M1.3: Use of estimation in calculation and problem-solving. (No indicators specified for Prathom 1)
• Standard M1.4: Understanding of numerical system and application of numerical properties. (No indicators specified for Prathom 1)

Measurement

• Standard M2.1: Understanding the basics of measurement; ability to measure and estimate the size of objects to be measured.
• Indicator M2.1 Gr 1/1: Tell length, weight, volume, and capacity by using non-standard units of measure.
• Indicator M2.1 Gr 1/2: Tell period of time, number and names of days of the week.
• Standard M2.2: Solving measurement problems. (No indicators specified for Prathom 1)

Geometry

• Standard M3.1: Ability to explain and analyse two-dimensional and three-dimensional geometric figures.
• Indicator M3.1 Gr 1/1: Distinguish triangles, quadrilaterals, circles and ellipses.
• Indicator M3.1 Gr 1/2: Identify three-dimensional figures whether in the form of cuboids, spheres or cylinders.
• Indicator M3.1 Gr 1/3: Distinguish between rectangles and cuboids, and between circles and spheres.
• Standard M3.2: Ability for visualization, spatial reasoning and application of geometric models for problem-solving. (No indicators specified for Prathom 1)

Algebra

• Standard M4.1: Understanding and ability to analyse patterns, relations and functions.
• Indicator M4.1 Gr 1/1: Tell the numbers and relations in patterns of numbers that increases by 1s and 2s, and decreases by 1s.
• Indicator M4.1 Gr 1/2: Identify the forms and relations in patterns in which forms are related in one of the following respects: shape, size or colour.
• Standard M4.2: Ability to apply algebraic expressions, equations, inequalities, graphs and other mathematical models to represent various situations, as well as interpretation and application for problem-solving. (No indicators specified for Prathom 1)

Data Analysis and Probability

• Standard M5.1: Understanding and ability to apply statistical methodology for data analysis. (No indicators specified for Prathom 1)
• Standard M5.2: Application of statistical methodology and knowledge of probability for valid estimation. (No indicators specified for Prathom 1)
• Standard M5.3: Application of knowledge of statistics and probability for decision-making and problem-solving. (No indicators specified for Prathom 1)

Mathematical Skills and Processes

• Standard M6.1: Capacity for problem-solving, reasoning; communication and presentation of mathematical concept; linking various bodies of mathematical knowledge and linking mathematics with other disciplines; and attaining ability for creative thinking.
• Indicator M6.1 Gr 1/1: Apply diverse methods for problem-solving.
• Indicator M6.1 Gr 1/2: Appropriately apply mathematical knowledge, skills and processes for problem-solving in various situations.
• Indicator M6.1 Gr 1/3: Suitably provide reasoning for decision-making and appropriately present the conclusions reached.
• Indicator M6.1 Gr 1/4: Accurately use mathematical language and symbols for communication of concepts and presentation.
• Indicator M6.1 Gr 1/5: Link various bodies of mathematical knowledge, and link mathematics with other disciplines.
• Indicator M6.1 Gr 1/6: Attain ability for creative thinking.